Juan Calisto, MD - Pediatric Surgeon

 

Pediatric Surgeon

Dr. Juan Calisto is a triple boarded certified pediatric surgeon within the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Nicklaus Children's Hospital.He holds boards in Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery and Critical Care and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He trained Pediatric surgery at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Calisto serves as the director of the Colorectal Center since 2018 the first only comprehensive pediatric colorectal center in the state of Florida.

Doctor Calisto is a world expert in pediatric colorectal surgery and robotic surgery. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Calisto is an active researcher and educator. He is involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, fellows, and medical house staff. He has presented his research and taught at many national and international conferences. He developed since 2014 a program to train pediatric colorectal to surgeons from developing countries.

He is a member of the following organizations:

  • Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium
  • American Pediatric Surgical Association
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
  • International Pediatric Endosurgery Group
  • Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

Dr. Calisto sees patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's main campus. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.


Guzman, R.A., Wallace, B.A., …, Calisto, J. (2025). Mesenteric lipoma-induced small bowel obstruction in a pediatric patient: a rare case of midgut volvulus. Cureus, 17(3), e80058. View in Pubmed

Siretskiy, R., Alonso, D., Calisto, J., Lau, P.E. (2024). Complication of Gastric Balloon in an Adolescent Patient: A Case Report. Cureus, 16(11), e73743. View in Pubmed

Hey, M.T., Mayhew, M., ..., Calisto, J., et al (2023). Pediatric Single-Incision Robotic Cholecystectomy: A 6-Year Update from a Single Institution. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A, 33(7), 698-702. View in Pubmed

Hey, M.T., Mayhew, M., ..., Calisto, J., et al (2023). The safe introduction of robotic surgery in a free-standing children's hospital. Journal of robotic surgery, 17(5), 2369-2374. View in Pubmed

Glithero, K.J., Hey, M.T., Calisto, J., et al (2022). Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement via the introducer technique is safe and effective in children when compared to the laparoscopic technique. Pediatric surgery international, 38(12), 2005-2011. View in Pubmed

Hey, M.T., Mayhew, M.M., ... , Calisto, J., et al. (2021). Initial Experience with Robotic Inguinal Hernia Repair in the Adolescent Population. Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A, 31(11), 1346-1350. View in Pubmed

Lane, V.A., Calisto, J., de Blaauw I., et al (2020). Assessing the previously repaired patient with an anorectal malformation who is not doing well. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, 29(6), 150995. View in Pubmed

Lane VA, Calisto J, deBlaauw I, Calkins CM, Samuk I, Avansino JR. (2020). Assessing the previously repaired patient with an anorectal malformation who is not doing well.. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery, Dec: 29(6), 150995. View in Pubmed

De la Torre L, Zornoza-Moreno M, Cogley K, Calisto JL, Wehrli LA, Ruiz-Montañez A, Santos-Jasso K. (2019). Transanal endorectal approach for the treatment of idiopathic rectal prolapse in children: Experience with the modified Delorme's procedure.. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, April: 54(4), 857-861. View in Pubmed

De la Torre, L., Zornoza-Moreno, M., ..., Calisto, J., et al (2019). Transanal endorectal approach for the treatment of idiopathic rectal prolapse in children: Experience with the modified Delorme's procedure. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 54(4), 857-861. View in Pubmed

De la Torre L, Cogley K, Santos K, Morales O, Calisto J. (2017). The anal canal is the fine line between "fecal incontinence and colitis" after a pull-through for Hirschsprung disease.. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Dec: 52(12), 2011-2017. View in Pubmed

Fusco JC, Calisto JL, Gaines BA, Malek MM. (2017). A large single-institution review of tracheoesophageal fistulae with evaluation of the use of transanastomotic feeding tubes.. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Oct 10: S0022-3468(17), 30648-6. View in Pubmed

De La Torre L, Cogley K, Calisto J, Nace G, Correa C. (2016). Primary sigmoidectomy and appendicostomy for chronic idiopathic constipation.. Pediatric Surgery International, Aug: 32(8), 767-72. View in Pubmed

De la Torre L, Cogley K, Calisto JL, Santos K, Ruiz A, Zornoza M. (2016). Vaginal agenesis and rectovestibular fistula. Experience utilizing distal ileum for the vaginal replacement in these patients, preserving the natural fecal reservoir. Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Nov: 51(11), 1871-1876. View in Pubmed

Calisto JL, Kawamura J, Trencheva K, Oliveira O, Ho V, Yan J, Lei W, Milsom J. (2011). Fixation of intestinal tissue using a novel endoscopic device.. Surgical Innovation, Mar; 18(1), 44-7. View in Pubmed

Primary Office

Address:
Miami Associates in Pediatric Surgery, PA
3200 SW 60 Court #201 - Pediatric Surgery
Miami, FL 33155
Phone Number:
305-662-8320

Additional Office

Address:
20295 NE 29 Place, Suite 300
Aventura, FL 33180
Phone Number:
305-662-8320

Additional Office

Address:
13400 SW 120 St, Suite 201
Miami, FL 33186
Phone Number:
305-662-8320

Education

Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Research Fellow - Weill-Cornell Medical College
Residency - University of Oklahoma Health Sciences
Medical School - Universidad Cientifica Del Sur Facultad

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery (Gen Cert in Surgery) - Certified
American Board of Surgery (Surgical Critical Care) - Certified
American Board of Surgery (Pediatric Surgery) - Certified